What an wisdom teeth is and what is its impact on removal


Posted September 12, 2020 by PrimaryDentalCare

As teeth removed before age 20 have less developed roots and fewer complications, the American Dental Association recommends that people between 16 and 19 have their wisdom teeth evaluated to see if they need to be removed.

 
Wisdom teeth are the third and last molars on each side of the upper and lower jaws. They are also the final teeth to erupt; they usually come in when a person is in their late teens or early twenties. Wisdom teeth that only partially emerge or come in crooked can also lead to painful crowding and disease. As wisdom teeth are the last permanent teeth to come in, or erupt, there is often not enough room left in our mouth to accommodate them. This can lead to wisdom teeth that are impacted (below the gum line and not erupted). If teeth are impacted, swelling and tenderness may occur in the area of the third molar.

If the wisdom teeth are erupted, the tooth will be removed. After surgery, we may be asked to bite down softly on a piece of gauze for 30 to 45 minutes after you leave the office, to limit any bleeding that may occur. If the wisdom teeth are impacted and embedded in the bone, the oral surgeon will put an incision into the gums and remove the tooth or teeth in sections in order to minimize the amount of bone being removed. Some pain and swelling may occur, but it will normally go away after a few days; however, we should call your dentist or oral surgeon if we have prolonged or severe pain, swelling, bleeding or fever.

Wisdom teeth extraction is due to crowding or impaction which should not affect our bite or oral health in the future.

If surgery is completed, swelling and tenderness in the face and neck are common, as is bruising. Ice packs and pain medications prescribed by the dentist or oral surgeon will help, but if we have any questions or are concerned about what we are experiencing, contact our oral surgeon.

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Issued By Garden Grove Dental Arts
Phone 714-537-5700
Business Address 12462 Brookhurst St Garden Grove CA
Country United States
Categories Fitness , Health
Tags wisdom teeth extraction
Last Updated September 25, 2020